I had entered the routing info on the 1040 as if we were getting a refund, but actually we had to pay more, so I don't know if the direct deposit info got picked up.

The IRS has said that if you e-filed and authorized direct debit of the balance due the stimulus payment will be by direct deposit. I should find out this week, since that's what I did and this is "my" week for the payment.

I've not been able to find anything definitive at the IRS site about what will happen if bank information was entered on the 1040 but the balance due was paid by check or EFTPS.

I'm one of those who paid via EFTPS. I paid in early February. If I use the "Where's my refund?" inquiry on IRS site, it says my return was received and is still being processed. If I use the "Where's my stimulus payment?", it says they have no info on my rebate.

Based on SS#, I should be in the May 9 group. Since some have already been told they'll get their rebate on May 9, I'm guessing EFTPS payers aren't going to. What concerns me is why my return is still being processed and whether that's going to delay even a printed check.

Nothing unusual in my return this year except the use of EFTPS for the first time. I attached a copy of the online receipt to the return and verified that the payment was taken from my bank so I don't know why that would create a problem.

What concerns me is why my return is still being processed and whether that's going to delay even a printed check.

Refund returns get processed first, then unpaid balance due, and finally full-paid balance due. In the old days the target date for getting the last timely-filed return processed was around June 1. I would think that the target has moved earlier with e-filing, but I don't know any current specifics.

As I understand the stimulus payment process if your 2007 return hasn't posted by the time your SSN group is scheduled you'll get your stimulus payment a couple of weeks after your return posts.

No rebate check for us, but I'm happy knowing that I've funded rebates for others.

And we thank you.

Not long after the stimulus payments were announced I was having dinner with two younger friends who are still involved in the hurly burly of the marketplace. When our drinks arrived I proposed a toast to Pennies from Congress, which was met with blank stares. It never occurred to me, but they make too much money to get the payment. Oops.

Not long after the stimulus payments were announced I was having dinner with two younger friends who are still involved in the hurly burly of the marketplace. When our drinks arrived I proposed a toast to Pennies from Congress, which was met with blank stares. It never occurred to me, but they make too much money to get the payment. Oops.

"Refund returns get processed first, then unpaid balance due, and finally full-paid balance due. In the old days the target date for getting the last timely-filed return processed was around June 1. I would think that the target has moved earlier with e-filing, but I don't know any current specifics.

As I understand the stimulus payment process if your 2007 return hasn't posted by the time your SSN group is scheduled you'll get your stimulus payment a couple of weeks after your return posts.

Phil "

Guess I screwed myself. I reduced my last estimated payment a little, although I met the safe harbor requirements. Then a balanced mutual fund turned out to have a much lower % of qualified dividends than in past years and I ended up owing $37. If I'd left the est. payment alone, I'd have gotten a small refund via direct deposit and my rebate would be coming this week. And this kind of luck is why I don't buy lottery tickets.

I have received mine but the amount was $638. I thought it would be $600 for me and $600 for DW (who is in a later group). No supporting documention has been received, just the eft deposit.

As someone who is retired and drawing SS, I thank my working friends everyday. As some did me during the 40+ years I 'contributed'.

If you file a joint return you'll get but one payment, which would be issued in the group for the primary SSN shown on the return and in both your names.

A $638 stimulus payment should mean that your 2007 joint return showed $638 income tax after credits. As long as 2007 tax falls within the $600-$1200 minimum/maximum range, the payment is that exact figure.

"If you file a joint return you'll get but one payment, which would be issued in the group for the primary SSN shown on the return and in both your names.

A $638 stimulus payment should mean that your 2007 joint return showed $638 income tax after credits. As long as 2007 tax falls within the $600-$1200 minimum/maximum range, the payment is that exact figure.

I have received mine but the amount was $638. I thought it would be $600 for me and $600 for DW (who is in a later group). No supporting documention has been received, just the eft deposit.

As someone who is retired and drawing SS, I thank my working friends everyday. As some did me during the 40+ years I 'contributed'.arahfool

If you file a joint return you'll get but one payment, which would be issued in the group for the primary SSN shown on the return and in both your names.

A $638 stimulus payment should mean that your 2007 joint return showed $638 income tax after credits. As long as 2007 tax falls within the $600-$1200 minimum/maximum range, the payment is that exact figure.

Phil

As with most of what I have read about this, I mis-understood what we would receive but this amount does match line 44 on the 1040. That would have been the simplest explanation. Typical government speak I guess. Can't complain about 'free' monies though.

As with most of what I have read about this, I mis-understood what we would receive but this amount does match line 44 on the 1040. That would have been the simplest explanation. Typical government speak I guess. Can't complain about 'free' monies though.

I filed for an extension -- will complete and file my returns in July (after I return from Quebec). When I get my rebate it will go into my travel account to help pay for my trip to Venice and Paris in December.